When several persons claim to be entitled to the same office or franchise, they may be all made defendants, so as to determine their respective rights.
Code 1858, § 3422; Shan., § 5178; Code 1932, § 9349; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-2807.
Cited: State v. Blazer, 619 S.W.2d 370, 1981 Tenn. LEXIS 458 (Tenn. 1981).
Collateral References. 65 Am. Jur. 2d Quo Warranto §§ 74, 76.
37 C.J.S. Franchises § 15; 67 C.J.S. Officers §§ 83-85.
Corporation as necessary or proper party defendant in proceedings to determine validity of election or appointment of corporate director or officer. 21 A.L.R. 1048, 166 A.L.R. 768.